REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2018
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Interim Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
TIM OLDAY, Fleet Manager
Department of Transportation/ Public Safety Fleet Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Braun Northwest Inc., a Washington-based corporation, for the purchase of a North Star 234-5 Type V SWAT command vehicle in the amount of $267,753.00
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a purchase contract to Braun Northwest Inc., a Washington-based corporation, for the purchase of a North Star 234-5 Type V SWAT command vehicle in the amount of $267,753.00.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation seeks to purchase a North Star 234-5 Type V SWAT command vehicle to replace the current unit that is past its useful life. The current unit is a converted 1977 model year bus, manufactured by Flxible Company. The Department of Transportation recommends this purchase based on the age, mileage, and condition of the current unit. This unit will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments.
BACKGROUND
The Fresno Police Department SWAT command vehicle is an essential piece of equipment used during critical incidents. The command vehicle serves as the communications hub for public safety police operations and as the incident command post during tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving events. In addition, the command vehicle houses all of the specialized equipment, which falls under certain legal requirements, for the SWAT team. When not deployed for active events, the vehicle is used as a public demonstration and education unit.
The current SWAT command vehicle is a 1977 Flxible bus that was retrofitted to meet the needs of the SWAT team. While the bus has served the agency well, it is no lo...
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